Four Casualties Treated Following Crash Between Bus & Tram In Piccadilly Gardens

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 18th October 2024, at 17:10hrs

One person has suspected serious injuries following the collision on Friday afternoon

Emergemcy services rushed to the scene of a collision between a bus and tram in Manchester City Centre this afternoon.

A large emergency service response could be seen in Piccadilly Gardens with a large cordon put in place to allow the emergency services to deal with the incident.

The collision between a Stagecoach double decker bus and a Metrolink tram happened just after 2pm close to Betfred and Primark on Mosley Street.

Extensive damage can be seen to both the bus and tram.

North West Air Ambulance also landed nearby to assist North West Ambulance Service in treating the casualties.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said:

“At just after 2.40pm on Friday (October 18) three fire engines from Withington, Manchester Central and Wythenshawe fire stations plus the technical response unit from Leigh fire station attended a crash involving a bus and a tram on Mosley Street, Manchester.

“Firefighters, working alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service, and Metrolink, are using specialist cutting equipment to rescue one casualty from the bus. Crews were in attendance for around one and a half hours.”

A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said,

“We’re responding to an RTC at Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, following a 999 call at 2.13pm.Three ambulance crews, a consultant paramedic, a senior paramedic, a critical care team in an air ambulance and the Hazardous Area Response Team have all attended. Four patients are being treated, one with suspected serious injuries.

Three ambulance crews, a consultant paramedic, a senior paramedic, a critical care team in an air ambulance and the Hazardous Area Response Team have all attended. Four patients are being treated, one with suspected serious injuries.”

Fran Wilkinson, TfGM’s Customer and Growth Director, said: “This is a serious incident which is currently ongoing. Our staff are continuing to support emergency services at the scene, while also assisting members of the public.

“Piccadilly Gardens will be closed for some time, and we are expecting bus and Metrolink services to be impacted throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

“If you are already in the city centre, or are planning a journey into the centre, please check our website or social channels for the latest advice before you travel.”